"That Budapest - one of the most beautiful cities in the world – has developed where it is, is not down to some historical accident. 

Take a look at Gellért Hill, right next to the River Danube as it flows majestically through the centre of the modern city. It was precisely the combination of the relative ease of crossing the River here and the natural protection the hill offered against invasion that decided the earliest settlers it was the ideal place to build a town. 

The Eravisci, a tribe of highly cultured Celts, had already settled at Gellért Hill in th...
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30+ 'Xpat Wine Lovers' came together to taste a fresh selection of wine presented by Izabella's friendly team. Ms. Zwack helped three lucky guests to win bottles of quality Hungarian red, white and siller.

Wine List: Szőlőskislaki Bormanufaktúra/Légli Géza - Szőlőskislaki Rosé 2007, Szászi Pince - Szigligeti Olaszrizling 2006, Köpcös Pince - Csengődi Siller 2007, Szent Ilona Borház - Somlói Barátszikla Cuvée 2005, Disznókő Pincészet - Tokaji Furmint, late harvest2004, Ráspi Pince - Soproni Kopár Cuvée 2006.

All the drink went down well with delights served up by V...
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QBP (Queen's Birthday Party) is a local celebration to mark the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II.

Photos from top left to right: 1. Foregin Minister Kinga Göncz and HM Ambassador Greg Dorey, 2. QBP guests,  3. The Wealden Wind Quintet, 4.Shehryar Akbar Khan, First Secretary, Embassy of Pakhistan, Dávid Ambrus, Desk Officer of South East Asia and the Pacifics, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, First Secretary, Embassy of India.

Photos from bottom left to right:: 5. The Art of Integration: Muslims in B...
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The International Women’s Club Association of Budapest (IWCA) invited everyone for a fun-filled food day at the German School this Sunday. 

This expat event  featured home-cooked food and handicrafts from around the globe.

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The second Caledonia Eurovision Party was another great success. Friends travelled from Vienna to join in the fun and mingled with guests from all over Europe as regular customer Terry W compered a fun filled party. Tania Demchvk won first prize - a FoxAutorent car for the weekend - for her careful predictions on who would win. Roll on next year.

The Caledonia - Taste of Scotland in Budapest
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